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March 20, 2024March 20, 2024

‘Dumsor’ Not A Creation Of Mahama, But Failure Of Past Governments – Sammy Gyamfi

The Communications Officer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sammy Gyamfi, has refuted claims that former President John Dramani Mahama must shoulder some responsibility for the recent power outages, commonly known as ‘dumsor’. In recent times, various parts of the

March 13, 2024March 13, 2024

Mahama Is Ghana’s Best Bet For Quick Economic Recovery – Beatrice Annan

The spokesperson for John Mahama’s campaign team, Beatrice Annan, has lamented Ghana’s economic state and urged Ghanaians to vote for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the December elections to ensure a quick economic recovery. She indicated that the NDC’s flagbearer,

March 13, 2024March 13, 2024

IMANI, Kwesi Aning Sue AG Over Appointments Of Heads Of Uniformed Security Services

The IMANI Centre for Policy and Education, and Professor Kwesi Aning of the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre, have initiated legal proceedings against the Attorney General concerning the appointment processes for leaders of uniformed security agencies. The petitioners have raised

March 13, 2024March 13, 2024

2024 Elections: Drone Deployment Invasion Of Voters’ Privacy – EC Tells NDC

The Electoral Commission (EC) has expressed concern over a leaked strategy by the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Greater Accra region to deploy drones during the upcoming general election. The EC emphasised that such a move would constitute an

March 12, 2024March 12, 2024

My Children Will Never Serve Ghana If Police Don’t Look Into Speculations About My Husband’s Death – Late John Kumah’s Wife

Wife of the late Deputy Finance Minister, John Kumah, Apostle Lilian Kumah says that none of her children will serve the country if pronouncements surrounding the death of her husband are not investigated. According to her, she was aware of her

March 11, 2024March 11, 2024

Ghanaians Know There’s Dumsor; Release Load-Shedding Timetable Now – Mahama To Government

Former president and 2024 flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama has urged the government to acknowledge the prevalent power outages, locally known as 'dumsor', and provide a transparent load-shedding timetable to consumers. Amidst recent electricity disruptions across

March 11, 2024March 11, 2024

Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill: President Can Only Sign It After Addressing All Sensitive Issues – Richard Ahiagbah

The Director of Communication for the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah has said that addressing all sensitive issues is essential before President Akufo-Addo signs the controversial anti-LGBTQ+ bill into law. He pointed out that there are diverse views on

March 8, 2024March 8, 2024

Asenso-Boakye Calls For Reintroduction Of Road Tolls

The Minister for Roads and Highways, Francis Asenso-Boakye, has called for the reintroduction of road tolls in a bid to mobilize adequate revenue to bridge the country’s road infrastructural deficit. The collection of road tolls was discontinued in 2021 as part

March 8, 2024March 8, 2024

NPP Mourns John Kumah, Directs Party Flags To Fly At Half-Mast

The New Patriotic Party is mourning the tragic demise of the late Deputy Minister for Finance and MP for Ejisu, Dr. John Ampontuah Kumah. Dr. Kumah died on Thursday, March 7, 2024, after a brief illness as disclosed by a close

March 8, 2024March 8, 2024

I’m Ready To Help Mahama Rescue Ghana – Prof Opoku-Agyemang

Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, the running mate to NDC Flagbearer John Dramani Mahama, has expressed her readiness to help the NDC reclaim power from the ruling New Patriotic Party. The National Executive Committee of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) officially